Federal Jury Exonerates Former Norfolk Officers in Controversial Retaliation Case Following Car Crash

NORFOLK, Va. — A federal jury has ruled in favor of three former Norfolk police officers accused of retaliating against Brandon A. Williams following a serious car crash in September 2020. After two days of deliberation, the eight-member jury found unanimously that the officers did not conspire to infringe on Williams’ rights. The civil trial, held in U.S. District Court, concluded last week after four days of testimonies. Williams, 40 and the stepson of Hampton Deputy Police Chief Kenny Ferguson, had sought damages for the emotional distress he claimed resulted from the police officers’ alleged … Read more

California Committee Strips Away ‘Leno’s Law’ for Classic Car Exemptions, Leaving Enthusiasts in Disappointment

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A legislative committee in California has voted against a proposal that aimed to exempt classic car owners from stringent smog-check regulations, despite celebrity support from comedian Jay Leno. The Assembly Appropriations Committee on Friday chose not to advance Senate Bill 712, authored by Republican Senator Shannon Grove of Bakersfield, which had garnered significant attention earlier this year. Leno, a well-known classic car enthusiast with a collection nearing 200 vehicles, had advocated for the bill in Sacramento, arguing that the requirements for testing older cars significantly hinder ownership and restoration efforts. This measure … Read more

Bollywood’s Legal Drama: Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone Face FIR Over Faulty Car Endorsement

Bharatpur, India — Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, alongside six officials from Hyundai, are facing legal challenges following allegations related to the promotion of a faulty vehicle. The issue stems from a complaint filed by Kirti Singh, a lawyer from Bharatpur, who claims significant defects in her 2022 Hyundai Alcazar, which she purchased with the expectation of a trouble-free experience. Singh paid an advance of ₹51,000 and financed her purchase through a loan. After acquiring the vehicle from Malwa Auto Sales Pvt Ltd in Sonipat, she quickly encountered numerous technical issues, particularly … Read more

Tragic Lawsuit Alleges Oregon Officers Abandoned Mentally Ill Man to Die in Hot Patrol Car While They Scrolled on TikTok

COOS BAY, Ore. — The family of a man who died in police custody has filed a lawsuit, claiming that officers failed to provide necessary medical care while focusing on personal distractions, including social media. Nathan Bradford Smith, 33, who struggled with mental illness, died of heat stroke exacerbated by methamphetamine use after an arrest in July 2024. According to the lawsuit filed Wednesday, Coos Bay police officers allegedly neglected Smith’s obvious signs of medical distress, instead spending time in a parked patrol car watching TikTok and texting. The complaint accuses the city of Coos … Read more